Prognostic Value of KELIM Score and Inflammatory Markers in Ovarian Cancer (NCT07678008) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Prognostic Value of KELIM Score and Inflammatory Markers in Ovarian Cancer
Egypt80 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
This is a retrospective observational study to evaluate the integrative prognostic value of inflammatory markers, specifically the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), alongside the CA-125 Elimination rate constant K (KELIM) score in advanced ovarian cancer patients. The study includes patients with advanced serous ovarian cancer (stage III or IV) who received neoadjuvant platinum-based chemotherapy followed by interval debulking surgery at Sohag University Hospital and Sohag Cancer Center between 2022 and 2025. The primary objective is to evaluate how well these biomarkers predict survival outcomes, including progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). Additionally, the study aims to assess their significance in predicting the success of complete versus incomplete cytoreductive surgery following neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female patients aged \\ge 18 years old., Histologically confirmed advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (High-Grade Serous Ovarian Carcinoma), Stage III or IV.
Patients who received platinum-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) followed by interval debulking surgery (IDS) at Sohag University Hospital or Sohag Cancer Center between 2022 and 2025.
Available complete medical records, including pre-treatment baseline CBC (for NLR and PLR calculation) and longitudinal CA-125 levels (for KELIM score estimation).
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with non-epithelial ovarian tumors (e.g., germ cell tumors, sex cord-stromal tumors).
Patients who underwent primary debulking surgery (PDS) before receiving chemotherapy.
Patients with concurrent active malignancies or a history of other cancers within the past 5 years.
Patients with active systemic inflammatory diseases, hematological disorders, or severe infections at baseline that could interfere with baseline inflammatory markers (NLR/PLR).
Incomplete or missing clinical, surgical, or follow-up data.
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Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Timeframe: From the date of diagnosis up to 4 years (assessed using retrospective medical records of patients treated between 2022 and 2025).
2
Overall Survival (OS)
Timeframe: From the date of diagnosis up to 4 years (assessed using retrospective medical records of patients treated between 2022 and 2025).